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The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension
adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise
while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping
force. Turning the nut counterclockwise while keeping the
cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than
half a turn of the adjusting nut can make the difference
between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.

CAUTION:
Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a
wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you
can get it will not clamp the seatpost safely. The full force of
the cam action is needed to clamp the seatpost securely.

BRAKES

NOTE:
For most effective braking, use both brakes and apply them
simultaneously.

WARNING:
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch
the rider over the handlebars, causing serious injury or
death.

How Brakes Work 
It's important to your safety that you instinctively know which
brake lever controls which brake. On your E-Bike™. the right
brake lever controls the front brake. The left brake lever
controls the rear brake.

The braking action of a E-Bike™ is a function of the friction
between the brake surfaces -- usually the brake pads and the
wheel rim. To make sure that you have maximum friction
available, keep your wheel rims and brake pads clean and
free of lubricants, waxes or polishes.

Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake
levers comfortably. If your hands are too small to operate the
levers comfortably, consult your dealer before riding the E-
Bike™. You may need a different brake lever design.

Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop
the E-Bike™. Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs
at the point just before the wheel locks up (stops rotating) and
starts to skid. Once the tire skids, you actually lose most of
your stopping force and all directional control. You need to
practice slowing and stopping smoothly without locking up a
wheel. The technique is called progressive brake modulation.
Instead of jerking the brake lever to the position where you
think you will generate appropriate braking force, squeeze

Summary of Contents for 36V

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L 3 6 V M O D E L S ...

Page 2: ...in the important information below VIN nward facing surface of the frame seat stay of your shipping carton ...

Page 3: ... Road 20 Wet Weather Riding 21 Night Riding 21 5 How Things Work 22 Wheel Quick Release 22 Removing and Installing Bolt On Wheels 24 Seatpost Quick Release 25 Brakes 26 Shifting 30 Tires and Tubes 33 Bicycle Suspension 35 6 Service and Maintenance 37 Service and Maintenance Schedule 38 Getting Home When Something Breaks 40 Upgrading Your Bike and Equipment 42 About Your Dealer 44 ...

Page 4: ...TY INFORMATION Your E Bike can provide many years of service fun and fitness if you take responsibility for your own safety Understand the features of your E Bike and become aware of the challenges that you will meet on the road There is much that you can do to protect yourself while riding We will offer many recommendations and safety tips throughout this manual The following are those that we fe...

Page 5: ...rakes become less effective Never ride faster than conditions warrant or beyond your riding abilities Remember that alcohol drugs fatigue and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgements and ride safely Keep Your E Bike In Safe Condition Follow the inspection and maintenance guidelines beginning on page 3 Check critical safety equipment before each and every ride Know ...

Page 6: ... a long life for your E Bike inspect and maintain your E Bike regularly Use the table below for guidance It is very important that you check certain systems and components before each and every ride The proper condition and function of these systems is critically important for your safety Your E Bike should be returned to your servicing dealer at least once a year for a complete and thorough inspe...

Page 7: ...ct Clean and or Adjust Tighten Repair Replace every ride periodically lubricate if necessary psi e ent ustment hts ays djustment wear n ent er nt tment g hardware Every 5 to 10 rides depending on length and conditions of the ride ...

Page 8: ...empt to repair this component Always contact an authorized E Bike dealer for repair or service of the charger Always pedal assist your E Bike when the pedal assist beep sounds If the overheat warning beep sounds and the yellow LED flashes pedal your E Bike until the good beep sounds and the yellow LED stops flashing Do not turn the power knob OFF ON repeatedly and attempt to override the overheat ...

Page 9: ...er OFF until the power release the throttle knob is turned and turn the power OFF then ON knob to ON If the again code persists have the throttle checked by an authorized E Bike dealer Battery The battery has None Green LED on state of 100 to 80 of charge run time remaining 80 to 60 of None Green and run time remaining yellow LEDs on 60 to 40 of None Yellow LED on run time remaining 40 to 15 of No...

Page 10: ... 7 Throttle Press the throttle lever B Figure 1 with your thumb to apply power to the motor Front Brake Lever The front brake is activated by squeezing the right brake lever C Figure 1 This is the opposite of a traditional bicycle igure 1 on the throttle position e LEDs will flash and the good beep will and controls are ready for A C D D B FIG 1 ...

Page 11: ...on the E a traditional bicycle LEFT HAND CONTROLS Performance or Economy Switch P E The Blue P E switch A Figure 2 provides two different power delivery characteristics In the Performance or P mode your E Bike has maximum hill climbing capability and acceleration Total range however is shorter because power usage will be greater In the Economy or E mode your E Bike has lower top speed lower hill c...

Page 12: ...st Grip Gear Selector By twisting this grip E Figure 2 while pedaling you can select any one of seven gears on the rear wheel The grip is labeled with the corresponding gear selection Rear View Mirror Sit on your E Bike and adjust the rear view mirror F Figure 2 so that you can see behind you It is intended to be used for added safety but always be sure to look over your shoulder for maximum viewi...

Page 13: ...the receptacle on Figure 3 Plug the male U S 110V 60 cycle wall er and cooling fan will charging mode the cooling fan turns off rged WARNING Keep the charger and battery pack away from water to prevent electrical shock and shorting The charger is intended for indoor use only CAUTION If the cooling fan does not operate when in the charging mode Red LED on immediately unplug the charger from the wal...

Page 14: ...the charger from over heating The cooling fan should always be on when the red LED is on to prevent charger overheating Charging for remote charging F position door pounds Use both hands to battery pack by tilting the e with one hand Pull the ery compartment while ower pack with your free h so the side with the fan side cated in the compartment ord into the receptacle on and the male end of the 0 ...

Page 15: ...IT AND SAFETY FIT Make sure the E Bike fits A bike that is too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfortable WARNING If your E Bike does not fit properly you may lose control and fall If your new E Bike does not fit ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it Standover Height The first check for correct size is standover height Standover height is the distance ...

Page 16: ...ht perform the following 1 Sit on the saddle and place one heel on a pedal 2 Rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the down position and the crank arm is parallel to the seat tube 3 You leg should be completely straight and just touching the center of the pedal If this is not the case your saddle height needs to be adjusted To adjust the saddle height loosen the quick release...

Page 17: ...tly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle movement in any direction Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened If in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height tilt and fore and aft position your saddle is still uncomfortable you may need a different saddle design Saddles like people come in many different shapes sizes and resi...

Page 18: ...ng stem height Loosen the stem binder Figure 9 bolt by turning it counterclockwise three or four full turns If the bolt rises but the stem doesn t get a piece of wood or a soft mallet and give the bolt a good whack to release the wedge Adjust the stem position as desired align stem with the tire and retighten the binder bolt tight enough so that you cannot twist the stem and handlebars out of alig...

Page 19: ...RNING Failure to properly tighten the stem binder bolt the handlebar binder bolt or the bar end extension clamping bolts may compromise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall Place the front wheel of the E Bike between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel turn the handlebars in relation to the st...

Page 20: ...ost E Bike shops carry protective fashion eyewear some with interchangeable lens systems MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK The mechanical safety check is a simple sixty second check you should perform whenever you re about to get on the E Bike Nuts bolts straps Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches and then let it bounce on the ground Does anything sound feel or look loose Do a quick vi...

Page 21: ...release bracket on the left brake pads contacting the lever movement Can you vers without having them rakes need adjustment Do kes are properly adjusted WARNING Riding with improperly adjusted brakes or worn brake pads is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death Quick Releases Are the front wheel and seat post quick releases properly adjusted and in the locked position Adjust the quick ...

Page 22: ...distribute it Not the people who manage or maintain the roads or trails you ride on You So you need to know and to practice the rules of safe and responsible riding THE BASICS 1 Always perform the mechanical safety check described above before you get on a E Bike 2 Always wear a helmet which complies with your state laws when riding the E Bike Check with your local police department for requiremen...

Page 23: ...c catch your wheel or otherwise cause you to lose control and have an accident The many other hazards and distractions which can occur on an E Bike ride 4 Use hand signals for turning and stopping Learn the local vehicle code for the correct signals 5 Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens and they distract you from concentrating on what s going on around ...

Page 24: ...al precautions Before riding at dusk or at night take the following steps to make yourself more visible Make sure that your E Bike is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors Be sure the headlight and taillight are operational Wear light colored reflective clothing and accessories such as a reflective vest reflective arm and leg bands reflective stripes on your helmet fla...

Page 25: ... most recreational Because of its adjustable nature it is critical that you understand how it works and how to use it properly While it looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the E Bike wheel in place see Figure 11 CAUTION Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until e...

Page 26: ...he front fork dropouts Your E Bike has front forks which utilize an integral type secondary wheel retention device to keep the wheel from disengaging if the quick release is incorrectly adjusted Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment WARNING Removing or disabling the secondary retention device is extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury or d...

Page 27: ...ckwise a quarter turn and then try again 5 If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade return the lever to the OPEN position Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one quarter turn and try tightening the lever again 6 Close the brake pads Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads Removing a Bolt On Re...

Page 28: ... seatpost quick release binder works exactly like the wheel quick release While a quick release looks like a bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post see Figure 7 WARNING Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your dealer to...

Page 29: ...heel rim To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your wheel rims and brake pads clean and free of lubricants waxes or polishes Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your dealer before riding the E Bike You may need a different brake lever design Brakes are designed to con...

Page 30: ...The keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer Practice braking and weight transfer techniques where there is no traffic or other hazards and distractions Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather Tire adhesion is reduced so the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force Mo...

Page 31: ...g the adjuster in loosens the wire When the brake lever is within specification tighten the adjuster locknut 5 Squeeze the caliper arms together and remove the cable guide from the quick release bracket on the left caliper arm A Figure 14 The brake lever free play is properly adjusted if the cable guide can be easily removed from the bracket 6 If you cannot easily release the cable guide from the ...

Page 32: ...fication at the brake lever adjuster tighten the adjuster locknut and perform the following a Loosen the adjuster locknut A Figure 16 at the caliper and turn the barrel adjuster B Figure 16 as necessary to adjust clearance within specification Tighten the adjuster locknut Rear Modulation Adjustment Rear modulation brakes are equipped with an adjuster that increases or decreases the amount of modul...

Page 33: ...ed for specific applications because of its ergonomic performance and price characteristics The designers of your E Bike have selected the twist type shifter design which will give the best results on your E Bike To shift to a higher gear twist the shifter forward or counterclockwise while pedaling forward To shift to a lower gear twist the shifter rearward or clockwise See Figure 18 A downshift i...

Page 34: ... chain from a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift Moving the chain from a larger sprocket to a smaller sprocket results in an upshift In order for the derailleur to disengage the chain from one sprocket and move it on to another the chain must be moving forward i e the rider must be pedaling forward Three screws the H L and B screws are used to adjust t...

Page 35: ...se the forth om the inner wire sm nut securely Torque lb e is still contained within hanism plate possible to the cogset by most cog rew Figure 20 r bouncing at the guide B screw is too loose if FIG 20 FIG 21 TAB INCORRECT MOUNTING BOLT TENSION PULLEY BOUNCING B SCREW GUIDE PULLEY ...

Page 36: ...w to move the derailleur outward Loosen the L screw to move the derailleur inward TIRES AND TUBES Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications ranging from general purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions Your E Bike has been equipped with tires which the manufacturer felt were the best balance of performance and va...

Page 37: ...ide High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement Very low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best performance on smooth slick terrain such as hard packed clay and on deep loose surfaces such as deep dry sand Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch...

Page 38: ... Figure 25 ire To inflate a Schraeder and push the air hose or lve stem To let air out of a n the end of the valve stem ropriate object BICYCLE SUSPENSION There are many different types of suspension systems too many to deal with individually in this manual Ask your dealer to provide you with the appropriate adjustment and maintenance instructions for the suspension on your E Bike WARNING Failure ...

Page 39: ... Nitro DH forks The preload can be adjusted on both types of forks The adjustment procedure is described below You will need a 4 mm Allen wrench to turn the adjusters on the Zokes 65 mm forks The Nitro DH forks are equipped with hand adjusters Turning an adjuster clockwise stiffens the suspension Turning it counterclockwise softens the suspension 1 Remove the cap from the top of each fork leg 2 Se...

Page 40: ...t or service may result in damage to the E Bike or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your E Bike you have four options 1 Order an E Bike service manual from your dealer 2 Ask your dealer whether copies of the manufacturer s installation and service instructions for the components on your E Bike are available 3 Ask you...

Page 41: ...exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the E Bike Lightly oil the chain freewheel cogs and rear derailleur pulley bushings Wipe off excess oil Lubrication is a function of climate Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding Squeeze the front brake and ...

Page 42: ...causing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discoloration are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced As required If either brake lever fails the mechanical saftey check adjust the brake lever free play as described in Chapter Five If the lever free play cannot be adjusted within specification h...

Page 43: ...inching the inner tube Either patch the tube follow the instructions in your patch kit or use a new one Reinstall the tire and tube Slip one tire bead over the rim Insert the tube valve through its hole in the rim Feed the tube carefully into the cavity of the tire Inflate the tube just enough to give it some shape Starting at the valve stem use your thumbs to seat the tire bead inside the rim Wor...

Page 44: ...re any loose cable as best you can Walk the E Bike or if you must ride it with extreme caution because you now have only one working brake If You Crash WARNING A crash can put extraordinary stress on E Bike components causing them to fatigue prematurely Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically causing loss of control serious injury or death First check yourse...

Page 45: ... more at a time on your E Bike get a pair of cycling gloves Their padded palms help keep your hands from getting numb from the vibration of the handlebars the numbness called carpal tunnel syndrome can become quite painful if not taken care of and they ll provide some abrasion protection for your hands if you fall Cycling shorts and cycling jerseys are both performance and comfort accessories Ther...

Page 46: ...n mind that light weight racing components are not intended to have the life expectancy of their heavier counterparts and you must therefore exercise extra care in checking for signs of stress fatigue Suspension forks are also a popular component upgrade Before installing a suspension fork on a non suspension E Bike or installing a fork with different travel or geometry characteristics you must ma...

Page 47: ...responsibility for your lack of knowledge experience skill or common sense They can explain to you how something works or what part or accessory will meet your special needs but they cannot know your questions or your needs unless you tell them If you have a problem with your E Bike or your riding talk to your dealer Make sure that the dealer understands your problem or question and make sure that...

Page 48: ...5 65 psi best performance 60 65 psi Rims 26 x 1 5 inch double wall Rear 36H 14 gauge stainless spokes Front 32H 14 gauge stainless spokes Bottom Bracket 127 mm cartridge Fork Zokes Forks 65 mm travel LE models Nitro DH Triple Forks 75 mm travel SX and PE models volts in P Performance volts in E Economy Mode lb rider plus load with moderate pedal assist with no pedaling under good rease in range in...

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